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Bill > H1969
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the establishment of and payments into an opioid stewardship fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Opioid Stewardship Fund to support a Naloxone Co-Pay Assistance Program. The fund will be financed by mandatory payments from manufacturers and distributors of opioids in the state, based on the total amount of morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) they sell or distribute. The payments will be calculated using a formula, and registrants that fail to comply with reporting requirements may face penalties. The fund will be used to supplement the cost of insurance copayments for naloxone and other FDA-approved medications that can reverse opioid overdoses, making these life-saving drugs more accessible to those who need them.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4712 (on 06/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1969 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1969.pdf |
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